Drysdale VIC

Postcode 3222 · Greater Geelong LGA

Drysdale is a smaller suburb in Victoria within the Greater Geelong local government area (postcode 3222). With a population of 4,976, the suburb has a mature demographic with a median age of 52. Households earn a median income of $66K per year, with an average household size of 2.3 people. The most common occupations are professionals, technicians & trades, community & personal service. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Irish.

The median house price in Drysdale is $685,000, having declined 4.5% over the past year. Units have a median price of $550,000 (+6.3% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $460. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 3.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,733.

Drysdale is served by 4 schools, including 2 primary, 2 secondary. The average ICSEA score is 1037, which is around the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 2 rail stations, 29 bus stops. The crime rate in the Greater Geelong LGA is higher than average at 8,641 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Drysdale offers a gross rental yield of 3.5%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices are near the state median ($685K/$875K). The price-to-income ratio of 10.3x is considered stretched. House prices have moved -4.5% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield3.5% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$685K/$875K Near Median
Affordability10.3x Stretched
Price Momentum-4.5% Falling
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage6/10
Education5/10
Economic5/10
Disadvantage5/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$685K
-4.5% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$550K
6.3% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$340
POPULATION
4,976
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age52
Household Size2.3
HH Income /wk$1,273
Personal Income /wk$645
Mortgage /mth$1,733
CRIME (Greater Geelong LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)8,641
Total Incidents25,574
TRANSPORT
Rail Stations2
Bus Stops29
Station St/High St
Station St/Portarlington Rd
SCHOOLS (4)
Avg ICSEA1037
Total Students3,405
Catholic2
Government2
Saint Ignatius College GeelongSecondary · Catholic · ICSEA 1075
Bellarine Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · ICSEA 1006
St Thomas Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1051
Drysdale Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1016
Data: 2024